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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Sushri Shobha Karandlaje to inaugurate the World Coconut Day celebration at CPCRI, Kasaragod
Coconut Development Board in association with ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod is celebrating 25th World Coconut Day at PJ Hall, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod on 2nd September 2023. Hon’ble Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Sushri. Shobha Karandlaje, will be inaugurating the programme. Shri. Rajmohan Unnithan, Hon’ble MP, Kasaragod will preside over the function and Shri. N. A. Nellikunnu, Hon’ble MLA, Kasaragod will be the guest of honour. Dr. V. B. Patel, ADG , ICAR, New Delhi; Shri. Renukumar B. H, Vice Chairman, CDB and Shri. P. R. Muralidharan, President, BAMCO are the other dignitaries participating in the programme. Dr. K. B. Hebbar, Director, ICAR-CPCRI and Dr. B. Hanumanthe Gowda, Chief Coconut Development Officer, CDB will deliver the introductory remarks. Progressive farmers from Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu& Andhra Pradesh and entrepreneurs, processors, researchers and other stakeholders are expected to participate in the programme. Officials from ICAR, New Delhi, Coconut Development Board and representatives of various government departments will attend the programme. The theme for World Coconut Day 2023 is "Sustaining Coconut Sector for the Present and Future Generation". World Coconut Day will be celebrated in all Regional Offices, State Centers and DSP Farms of Coconut Development Board across the country in association with State Agriculture/Horticulture Departments and State Agricultural Universities.
All coconut growing countries across the globe observe 2nd September as World Coconut Day every year, which is the foundation day of International Coconut Community an intergovernmental organization of coconut growing countries established under the aegis of UNESCAP in 1969. India is a founder member of ICC. The objective of observing world coconut day is to promote all coconut - related activities and thus empowering the small holder farmers and coconut industries in ICC member countries.
An FPO Business Meet on Incentivizing Coconut Cultivation with Better Profit will be held as part of the programme at Kasaragod wherein farmers representing FPOs in coconut sector from Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat will participate. There will be technical sessions followed by a panel discussion on coconut business plans proposed by the FPOs. An Exhibition will be held in which over 25 institutions/entrepreneurs will showcase their technologies and products.
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Special Service and Features
Neyveli Lignite Corporation India and KSEB signed agreement
NLC India and the Kerala State Electricity Board have signed an agreement to purchase 400 MW of electricity from Nei Veli Lignite Corporation India's Talabira, Odisha project.
NLC India Chairman Rakesh Kumar and KSEB Chairman Rajan N Kobraghate are handed over the contract in the presence of Minister K. Krishnankutty. CG Jose, Shaji John, L. Chandrasekhar were also present. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation and the Pondicherry Electricity Department had earlier signed an agreement to purchase electricity from the Talabira project.
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NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog & Piramal Foundation Launch Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan in 112 Aspirational Districts
Campaign Will Provide Covid Home-Care Support to 20 Lakh Citizens
NITI Aayog and Piramal Foundation today launched Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaanin 112 Aspirational Districts to assist district administrations in providing home-care support to Covid-19 patients who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms.
The Abhiyaan is being part of a special initiative, Aspirational Districts Collaborative,in which local leaders, civil societies and volunteers work with district administrations to address emerging problems across key focus areas of the Aspirational Districts Programme.
Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaanwill be led by district magistrates in partnership with over 1000 local NGOs, which will enlist and train over 1 lakh volunteers to connect with patients through inbound/outboundcalls. Piramal Foundation will work withdistrict magistrates to support the training of NGOs and volunteers.
While launching the campaign, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said, ‘Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan is a significant initiative that responds to immediate needs and will provide long-term support to India’s poorest communities in the Aspirational Districts by addressing the lasting impact of Covid-19.’
The campaign is expected to play a key role in district preparedness for managing nearly 70% of Covid cases at home, reducing pressure on the health system, and stemming the spread of fear amongst the people. The campaign will also undertake capacity building of citizens for correct usage of Oxygen concentrators that have been supplied to these districts.
NGOs will mobilize local volunteers to provide home-care support to those affected, based on the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.Volunteers will be trained to support 20 affected families each by educating caretakers to follow Covid protocols, provide psycho-social support and timely updates about patients to the administration.
‘In line with Piramal Foundation’s value of sewa, we aim to reach every affected person in the 112 Aspirational Districts.We call all stakeholders—Government, NGOs, communities, and others—to join hands and offer their service in this initiative of the Aspirational Districts Collaborative,’said Piramal Group Chairman Ajay Piramal.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Subject Expert Committee  of Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation  makes recommendations in respect of Accelerated Approval Process request of M/s Serum Institute of India and M/s Bharat Biotech International Ltd as well as about Phase-III Trials of M/s Cadila Healthcare Ltd
The Subject Expert Committee of CDSCO met on 1st and 2nd January, 2021 and made the following recommendations for the consideration and final decision of the Drugs Controller General of India :-
1) Grant of permission for restricted emergency use of vaccine, subject to multiple regulatory conditionalities, to M/s Serum Institute of India, Pune.
2) Grant of permission for restricted use in emergency situation in public interest as an abundant precaution, in clinical trial mode, specially in the context of infection by mutant strains, to M/s Bharat Biotech International Ltd., Hyderabad.
3) Grant of permission for conduct of Phase-III Clinical Trial Protocol to M/s Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad.
Ministry of Defence
Vice Adm AB Singh, FOC-in-C ENC calls on Hon'ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Shri Biswabhusan Harichandan and Hon'ble Chief Minister of AP Shri YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, AVSM, VSM Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command called on Hon'ble Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan at Rajbhavan and Sri YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Hon'ble Chief Minister of AP at CM Camp Office at Vijayawada on 24 Mar 21. Vice Adm AB Singh was on a maiden visit to Vijayawada after taking over as the FOC-in-C on 01 Mar 21.
The CinC briefed the Governor and the CM on the various initiatives taken by the Indian Navy to overcome emerging challenges of maritime security on the Eastern Seaboard. The CinC also highlighted activities being conducted/ planned by the Indian Navy towards Swarnim Vijay Varsh, being celebrated by Indian Armed forces to commemorate the victory of 1971 War which led to the liberation of Bangladesh and Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav - to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. The upcoming multinational MILAN exercise & Presidential Fleet Review, scheduled in early 2022 were also discussed. The CinC also highlighted the forthcoming key projects and infrastructure being planned by the Navy in Andhra Pradesh.
Later, the CinC interacted with the Chief Secretary, Shri Adityanath Das and discussed important issues of common interest to the Indian Navy and the State of Andhra Pradesh.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Shri Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on taking oath as Himachal Pradesh CM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Shri Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on taking oath as Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Congratulations to Shri Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu Ji on taking oath as Himachal Pradesh CM. I assure all possible cooperation from the Centre to further the development of Himachal Pradesh."
Ministry of Culture
Gandhi Peace Prize for Year 2020 announced
The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2020 is being conferred on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award instituted by Government of India since 1995, the 125th Birth Anniversary commemoration year of Mahatma Gandhi. The award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed or sex.
The Jury for Gandhi Peace Prize is chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Sh Narendra Modi ,and comprises of two ex-officio members, namely the Chief Justice of India and Leader of the single largest Opposition Party in Lok Sabha. Two eminent members are also part of the Jury, namely Shri Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and Shri Bindeshwar Pathak, Founder of Sulabh International Social Service Organization.
The Jury met on 19th March, 2021 and after due deliberations, unanimously decided to select Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as the recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prizefor the year 2020, in recognition of hisoutstanding contributionstowards social, economic and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods.
The past awardees include luminaries like Dr. Julius Nyerere, Former President of Tanzania; Dr. Gerhard Fischer, Federal Republic of Germany; Ramakrishna Mission; Baba Amte ; Late Dr. Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa; Grameen Bank of Bangladesh; Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa; Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt & Indian Space Research Organisation. Recent awardees include Vivekananda Kendra, India; Akshaya Patra Foundation, India and Sulabh International ; Ekal Abhiyan Trust, India and Shri Yohei Sasakawa, Japan.
The award carries an amount of Rs. 1 crore, a citation, a plaque andan exquisite traditional handicraft/ handloom item.
PM Modi has said that Bangabandhu was a champion of human rights and freedom, and is a hero to Indians as well. He also said that the legacy and inspiration of Bangabandhu has made the heritage of both countries more comprehensive and deep-rooted, and that the path shown by Bangabandhu has laid a strong foundation for the partnership, progress and prosperity of both countries over the last decade.
As Bangladesh celebrates Mujib Borsho, India is honoured to be commemorating his legacy jointly with the Government of Bangladesh and its people.
The Gandhi Peace Prize recognizes the immense and unparalleled contribution of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in inspiring the liberation of Bangladesh, bringing stability to a nation born out of strife, laying the foundation for the close and fraternal relations between India and Bangladesh, and promoting peace and non-violence in the Indian subcontinent.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Government Committed to Eliminate Child Labour
Child Labour is an outcome of various socio-economic problems such as poverty, economic backwardness and illiteracy. For elimination of Child Labour, the Government is committed to elimination of Child Labour in the country. The Government has amended the Child Labour  Act, 1986 and enacted the Child Labour  Amendment Act, 2016 which came into force with effect from 01.09.2016. The Amendment Act inter-alia provides for complete prohibition of work or employment of children below 14 years of age in any occupation and process and prohibition of adolescents in the age group of 14 to 18 years in hazardous occupations and processes. The Amendment Act also provides the stricter punishment for employers for violation of the Act and has made the offence as cognizable. As per provisions contained in the Act, whoever employs any child or permits any child to work in contravention shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six month but which may extend to two years, or with fine which shall not be less than twenty thousand rupees but which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both. Also whoever employs any adolescent or permits any adolescent to work in contravention of the provisions shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to two years or with fine which shall not be less than twenty thousand rupees but which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both.
Primarily the implementation of the Act is the responsibility of the State Governments. As per information received from State/U.T. Governments during 2018, a total of 338696 inspections were conducted, in which 1636 violations were detected. Against these 1168 prosecutions were launched. During 2018, 690 convictions were made.
This information was given by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State  for Labour and Employment in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Government has set a target to raise the share of natural gas in energy mix to 15% in 2030
PNGRB has authorized approximately 33,768 km length of Natural Gas Pipeline Network across the country
The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today informed that the Government has set a target to raise the share of natural gas in energy mix to 15% in 2030 from about 6.7% now. Various steps taken by the Government in this direction include expansion of National Gas Grid Pipeline, expansion of City Gas Distribution  network, setting up of Liquefied Natural Gas  Terminals, allocation of domestic gas to Compressed Natural Gas  / Piped Natural Gas  CNG/PNG in no cut category, allowing marketing and pricing freedom to gas produced from high pressure/high temperature areas, deep water & ultra-deep water and from coal seams, Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation  initiatives to promote Bio-CNG, etc.
As on 31.12.2021, PNGRB has authorized approximately 33,768 km length of Natural Gas Pipeline Network across the country. Out of this, 20,334 km length of natural gas pipelines including spur lines, are operational and a total of 15,194 km length of pipelines is under various stages of construction. The length of operational pipelines has increased from 16,368 kms on 31.03.2019 to 20,334 kms on 31.12.2021.
With the aim to increase coverage of CGD Networks in the country, Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board  has authorized 268 GAs for development of CGD Network in the country. Further, Letters of Intent have been issued for 21 GAs. Also, PNGRB has launched 11A CGD bidding round for development of CGD Networks in 6 GAs . After that, the CGD network shall potentially cover 98% population and 88% geographical areas of the country. The number of CNG stations established by various authorized entities has increased from 1,742 on 31.03.2019 to 3,878 on 31.01.2022. The pipelines being laid by the CGD entities has also increased from 1,61,992 inch kms to 3,52,961 inch kms on 31.01.2022.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways is running nearly 2500 special services to ensure smooth and comfortable travel to the passengers, during the festive season
Besides special trains & augmentation of coaches in regular trains, crowd management at major stations is prioritized
Additional RPF personnel are deployed at important stations & in trains to ensure security of passengers
In this ongoing festive season, Indian Railways is sharing the joy of festivities with the passengers by ensuring special arrangements for the passengers travelling to their native places to celebrate festivals with their families.
For the convenience of rail travellers and to clear extra rush of passengers during this festive season, Indian Railways is running 200 pairs of special trains from Durga Puja till Christmas this year. Also, augmentation of coaches in regular trains is being done to ensure the berth availability during this festive rush.
Indian Railways is running nearly 2500 additional services in 200 pairs of special trains across the country. Special Trains have been planned to connect major destinations across the country on railway sectors like Delhi- Patna, Delhi- Kolkata, Delhi- Mumbai, Mumbai- Lucknow, Chandigarh-Gorakhpur, Delhi - Chappra, Howrah-Katihar, Haridwar-Jabalpur etc.
Crowd controlling measures by forming queue at the terminus stations with the supervision of RPF staff for orderly entry of passengers in unreserved coaches is being ensured.
Additional RPF personnel have been deployed in major stations to ensure security of passengers.
Additional staff of Engineering and Signal & Telecommunication Departments along with security personnel has been deployed at important Level Crossing Gates in busy railway sections.
Adequate lighting arrangements are made at stations and at major level crossing gates for the convenience of rail and road users. Officers are deployed on Emergency Duty at major stations to ensure smooth running of trains. Staff are deployed in various sections to attend any disruption of train service on priority.
Measures have been taken for frequent and timely announcement of arrival/departure of trains with platform numbers.
“May I Help You” booths are kept operational at important stations where RPF Personnel and TTEs are deputed for proper assistance and guidance of the passengers. Medical Teams are available at major stations on call. Ambulance with paramedical team is also available. Steps are taken to ensure scheduled departure of Mail/Express/Passenger Trains. Steps were also taken to ensure no change of platform at the last moment. A watch on any malpractices – like cornering of seats, over charging and touting activity etc., by the Security and Vigilance Department staff is done and strictly monitored. Instructions, for maintaining cleanliness at waiting halls, retiring rooms, passenger amenity area in particular, and at stations in general, are given by Zonal Headquarters.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 197.84 Cr
Over 3.68 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,09,568
17,092 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.54%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 3.56%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 197.84 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,57,98,020 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.68 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,09,062
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2nd Dose
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1,00,66,992
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Precaution Dose
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57,27,435
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,24,280
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2nd Dose
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1,76,28,543
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Precaution Dose
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1,03,73,513
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,68,29,621
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2nd Dose
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2,37,81,477
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,04,90,350
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2nd Dose
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4,89,46,846
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,83,21,812
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2nd Dose
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50,19,67,230
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Precaution Dose
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30,75,791
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,34,58,642
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2nd Dose
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19,35,90,935
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Precaution Dose
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26,29,017
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,72,72,456
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2nd Dose
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12,09,26,388
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Precaution Dose
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2,45,59,625
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Precaution Dose
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4,63,65,381
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Total
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1,97,84,80,015
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,09,568. Active cases now constitute 0.25% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.54%. 14,684 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,28,51,590.
17,092 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,12,570 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 86.32 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 3.56% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.14%.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Sustaining Agricultural Production and Development of Alkaline and Arid Land
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is implementing Reclamation of Problem Soils  as a sub-scheme of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana  since 2016-17 for development of problem soils  on pilot basis in 15 States to bring such land under cultivation. For various pilot project under RPS in last 3 years, an amount of Rs. 24.60 crore was released to the States.
In addition, Indian Council of Agricultural Research  through Central Soil Salinity Research Institute , Karnal and All India Coordinated Research Project has developed technologies for reclamation of alkali which suggests for growing salt tolerant varieties of different crops and application of amendments  and surface and sub surface drainage. The technology suggested by ICAR have been found effective strategies in managing sodic as well as saline soil of arid regions Besides, approaches such as application of balanced fertilizers, adoption of legume based crop rotations, integrated farming system and agro-forestry improve the production capacity of arid lands.
With a view to sustain the agricultural production across the country including agricultural area in arid zone of Rajasthan, Government of India is implementing various Schemes/ Missions, namely; Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana , National Food Security Mission , Parmparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana , Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana , Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture , Soil Health Management  etc. Due to the technological interventions of these schemes, the food grain production of the country has increased from 275.11 million tonnes  to 297.50 million tonnes , which has further increased during 2020-21 to 305.44 million tonnes . The states including Rajasthan may avail the benefits of above schemes/Mission for sustaining the agricultural production and development of alkaline and arid soils.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
National Council for Transgender Persons will assess impact of various policies with respect to transgenders
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has enacted “The Transgender Persons , Act, 2019. As per Chapter VII of the Act in the National Council for Transgender Persons, along with other members, five representatives of transgender community from the State/UTs by rotation and five experts to represent Non-Governmental Organizations or associations working for the welfare of transgender persons are to be nominated by the Central Government. The Council will assess the impact of various policies and they are free to decide on the modalities.
Clause 18 of the Act, prescribes offences against transgender persons along with the penalties. Also, one of the functions of National Council for Transgender Persons is redressal of their grievances. The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in substitution of, any other law for the time being in force.
As per clause of 19 of the Act, the Central Government shall, from time to time, after due appropriation made by the Parliament by law in this behalf, credit such sums to the National Council as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Rattan Lal Kataria in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.